One Fund Boston Donations Top $20 Million

Running industry has been key supporter.

In its first week, One Fund Boston has raised more than $20 million, and running entities have been among the leading donors.

The fund was created by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to gather in one place donations designed to help families most affected by the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Running-related entities have been instrumental in the fund already topping $20 million. When the creation of the fund was announced the day after the bombings, John Hancock, the lead sponsor of the Boston Marathon, was among the first donors, with a $1 million contribution. Adidas, another long-time sponsor of the marathon, has released a "Boston Stands As One" shirt that includes the marathon's logo; all proceeds from the shirt sales go to the fund.

On Monday, New Balance announced that it had donated $1 million to the fund.

In addition, a group including Brooks, Competitor Group (which puts on the Rock 'n' Roll race series), and Map My Fitness has formed to raise money for the fund. RunNow has created tribute bracelets, the proceeds of which will go entirely to One Fund Boston. The group hopes to raise $1 million by June 5, which is National Running Day.